Growing up in Dingle

Starr grew up in one of the toughest neighborhoods in Liverpool, where the focus was to survive. In Starrs words, in order to survive Dingle:

"You kept your head down, your eyes open, and you didn't get in anybody's way."

Not the Original Drummer

Starr was originally a drummer for a Liverpool band called The Hurricanes. During their 1960 tour stop in Germany, Starr met John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison. He was considered to be one of the best drummers in Liverpool at the time. The Beatles original drummer was Pete Best, but once Starr came into their lives, the band fit together perfectly.

Left-Handed

Ringo Starr is actually left-handed. He even learned how to play on a right-handed drum kit with his left hand.

Almost an Actor

There was talk that Ringo was the Beatle destined for an acting career after his performance in A Hard Day's Night. However, drumming took precedence.

Rolling Stone's Best Drummers

Rolling Stone has named him the fifth best drummer in rock history.